SJO
San Jose
Costa Rica
8,101 km
5,034 miles
TLJ
Takotna
United States
Distance
8,101 km
5,034 mi / 4,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SJO TLJ
Airport Name Juan Santamaria International Airport Tatalina Lrrs Airport
IATA Code SJO TLJ
ICAO Code MROC PATL
City San Jose Takotna
Country Costa Rica United States
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Anchorage
Elevation 3,021 ft 933 ft
Coordinates 9.990000, -84.210000 62.890000, -155.980000

San Jose (SJO) to Takotna (TLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose, Costa Rica to Tatalina Lrrs Airport (TLJ) in Takotna, United States is 8,101 kilometers (5,034 miles / 4,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Costa Rica with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:47 in San Jose, it's 13:47 in Takotna. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,088 feet between the two airports. Tatalina Lrrs Airport sits lower than Juan Santamaria International Airport.

The return flight from Takotna (TLJ) to San Jose (SJO) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and Tatalina Lrrs Airport (TLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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